Lawyer - Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety at Clayton Utz

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination, Drafting, Communication, Client Focus, Organizational Ability, Proactive Attitude, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Career Development, Client Rapport, Initiative

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Seeking a remarkable Lawyer to join our Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (WRES) practice in Brisbane Join a top tier, marketing leading WRES Practice Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful team Work with a variety of clients, and work on significant, high profile matters The Role We have an exciting opportunity in Brisbane’s market leading Workplace Relations, Employment, and Safety (WRES) legal practice, working with all three workplace partners Shae McCartney, Christy Miller, and Hilary Searing. We consider ourselves passionate, innovative, creative, practical, and down to earth. We take pride in our team successes, and we want our team to come up with new ways to deliver the best service to our clients. Our clients' businesses are our business, and we want our lawyers to be curious, analytical to challenge the norm and to look for solutions not just give advice. Our Brisbane WRES team advises on all aspects of workplace relations including industrial relations, employment, occupational health and safety and anti-discrimination. This unique opportunity gives the right candidate the chance to grow their career by working across varied and interesting matters – from industrial strategy and disputes, project management and support, compliance and regulatory matters, restructuring, underpayments and litigation across most Courts and Tribunals. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, the following attributes will be required: Proven experience working on a range of employment and industrial relations matters (work health and safety experience desirable but not essential) Ability to draft clear, concise, correct and commercial advice and documents A strong sense of purpose, ambition and a proactive approach to your work Strong people skills; the ability to communicate and build a rapport with our clients Effective written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate with impact to both internal contacts and external clients A high degree of initiative, dedication and organisational ability with a strong client and commercial focus A proactive attitude towards personal development to expand your skills and knowledge to meet client needs In addition to this, we're looking for a driven, self-starter; someone who is able to work autonomously and is focused on attention to detail and providing an outstanding service to their clients. The WRES team With some of Australia's leading workplace lawyers we are the go-to team for large organisations with challenging workplace needs. We work with our clients across the full spectrum of the employment relationship; from recruitment through to management, and termination. Our work spans all facets of employment law, industrial relations, discrimination, work health and safety, executive remuneration and transactional support. Our clients include many international and ASX 200 listed companies, leading universities, government and private sector organisations. For further information, please visit our Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety showcase page on LinkedIn. #LI-JS How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. Learn more Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz. Learn more The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors. Learn more

Responsibilities

The role involves advising clients on various aspects of workplace relations, including industrial relations, employment, and safety matters. The successful candidate will work on significant, high-profile cases and collaborate with a team of experienced lawyers.